What percentage of planning applications does Stroud approve?

Stroud approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 10,027 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Stroud decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 10,027 planning decisions published by Stroud.

What is the refusal rate for Stroud planning applications?

Stroud refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Stroud?

The average planning application in Stroud takes 8.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 9,990 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Stroud compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Stroud

yesterday

Erection of a two storey side and rear extension. Erection of a single storey fr

S.26/0923/HHOLD · Cam West Ward

Refused

4 days ago

Replacement of 5 windows (Scheme revised July 2026)

S.26/0595/LBC · Painswick And Upton Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall

S.26/1130/FUL · Stroud Central Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a sports and community building.

S.26/0586/FUL · Kingswood Ward

Approved

5 days ago

Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse (restricted by condition to use as holiday a

S.26/0178/FUL · Hardwicke Ward

Approved

6 days ago

Change of use from a workshop and associated offices (Class E) to a dwelling (Cl

S.26/1063/FUL · Stroud Central Ward

Approved

6 days ago

Erection of a single storey front extension, two storey side extension, and a tw

S.26/1056/HHOLD · Severn Ward

Approved

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This page analyses 10,027 planning decisions made by Stroud from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Stroud planning approval rates page.

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